Complete the Hallam Award and get recognition for the skills and experience gained through extra curricular activities
The Hallam Award recognises your involvement in extra-curricular activities during your time at SHU and helps you articulate the skills you are developing through these experiences and activities. We know the value of these experiences, and that’s why the Hallam Award exists.
You can include evidence of the skills you've developed in part-time or campus jobs, volunteering, student societies, student or course rep roles, sports commitments, caring responsibilities, and experiences gained through other interests you may have; all the things that help you make the most of your time here at Hallam. Through these activities, you will develop new skills, build your experience, and feel connected to a wider community. At each level, you will identify the skills you have developed, in turn helping you collate evidence which you can use in job applications in the future.
How does it work?
The Hallam Award has three levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold. They are designed to be progressive, meaning you must start at Bronze, but you choose which level to progress to, and the commitment required to achieve each award rises at each level. The Award is for all students, no matter what year you are in.
For the 2025/26 year, the Hallam Award has changed a little, so please see below for the updates to the award, and what you need to do to achieve each level.
At Bronze, we invite you to ‘Get Started’
Here you will participate in four different one-off extra-curricular activities or experiences, that are quite light-touch, with suggested activities ranging from online training, Careers & Employability workshops, or attending a relevant conference or event. You will identify which skills these experiences demonstrate and complete a career pulse survey to identify where you are at.
At Silver, we want you to ‘Get the Experience’
Here you need to demonstrate your continued involvement in two different experiences that are extra-curricular. Examples include active participation in a society, regular involvement in a sports team, caring responsibilities or a part-time job. These should be real-world, face to face experiences that are not part of your degree. You will again identify which skills these experiences demonstrate and complete a career pulse survey to measure your progress.
At Gold, we want you to ‘Get ready to Lead’
Finally, we want to see one example of leadership or responsibility, in a real world extra-curricular experience, enabling you to reach your full potential. You will need to write a reflective example of your extra-curricular experience and identify a skill this demonstrates. You will also need to submit 2 video clips answering pre-set interview questions.
To get started on the Hallam Award, find out more about suggested activities or to view our FAQs, please visit the link below.
Why do the Hallam Award?
- Gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities, work experience, volunteering, and skills development
- Identify strengths and weaknesses, set goals for the future, and make informed decisions about your career path
- Get additional recognition at graduation. Please note, for 2026 graduations, please submit before Friday 7 August to have your award announced at graduation
